Zantman's Rock facts for kids
 Zantman's Rock
Location in Isles of Scilly
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| Coordinates | 49°53′58″N 6°26′51″W / 49.8994°N 6.4475°W |
| OS grid reference | SV804096 |
| Archipelago | Isles of Scilly |
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United Kingdom
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| Civil parish | Bryher |
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| Population | 0 |
Zantman's Rock is a small rock far out in the sea. It's about 34 miles (55 km) west of Land's End in Cornwall. It's also about 6 miles (10 km) west of the Isles of Scilly. From far away, it's hard to see because it's so small.
This rock sits about 2 miles (3.2 km) north of the Bishop Rock Lighthouse. It's also close to the Crim Rocks, about 0.25 miles (0.4 km) northeast.
About Zantman's Rock
Zantman's Rock is a tiny piece of land that sticks out of the ocean. It's not big enough for people to live on. It's part of the Isles of Scilly, which are a group of islands off the coast of Cornwall, England.
How It Got Its Name
The name "Zantman's Rock" first appeared on a sea map in 1860. Before that, it was often grouped with the nearby Crim Rocks. There are a few old stories about how the rock got its name. One popular legend tells of a Dutchman who was shipwrecked. He supposedly managed to cling to this tiny rock to survive.
Famous Shipwrecks
Zantman's Rock has been the cause of at least one well-known shipwreck. This happened on August 14, 1913, when a ship called the Susanna crashed there. The remains of the Susanna still lie on the southwestern side of Zantman's Rock today.
